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Why H&M Is at the Met Gala

While other fast-fashion brands opt out of the industry's biggest night, H&M joins couture houses and emerging designers at the Met Gala and is launching a retail collection inspired by its custom celebrity looks. Is it worth the investment?

News & Analysis

Why H&M Is at the Met Gala

While other fast-fashion brands opt out of the industry's biggest night, H&M joins couture houses and emerging designers at the Met Gala and is launching a retail collection inspired by its custom celebrity looks. Is it worth the investment?


Sustainability

Fast Fashion's Biggest Threat Is Faster Fashion

Five years after the collapse of Rana Plaza, fast fashion's biggest players are facing challenges — but not from conscious consumers.

Sustainability

Fast Fashion's Biggest Threat Is Faster Fashion

Five years after the collapse of Rana Plaza, fast fashion's biggest players are facing challenges — but not from conscious consumers.


News & Analysis

Why Cos Decided to Show at Pitti

The H&M-owned minimalist label joins Craig Green and Roberto Cavalli and becomes the first ever fast-fashion guest designer to present its collection at the Italian trade show.

News & Analysis

Why Cos Decided to Show at Pitti

The H&M-owned minimalist label joins Craig Green and Roberto Cavalli and becomes the first ever fast-fashion guest designer to present its collection at the Italian trade show.


News & Analysis

ASOS Sales Grow 27 Percent

The online fashion retailer said it would step up its investment in logistics and distribution, laying the foundation for £4 billion of net sales.

News & Analysis

ASOS Sales Grow 27 Percent

The online fashion retailer said it would step up its investment in logistics and distribution, laying the foundation for £4 billion of net sales.


Retail

Korea’s Lightning Fast Fashion

Seoul’s awe-inspiring Dongdaemun garment district makes it hard for the likes of H&M to compete in one of Asia’s most influential fashion markets. BoF investigates the hyper-local, hyper-connected competition.

Retail

Korea’s Lightning Fast Fashion

Seoul’s awe-inspiring Dongdaemun garment district makes it hard for the likes of H&M to compete in one of Asia’s most influential fashion markets. BoF investigates the hyper-local, hyper-connected competition.


China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.

China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.


News & Analysis

The Need for Speed: How US Retailers Can Keep Up

Big American retail chains are struggling to match the fast-fashion prowess of Zara and H&M but the evolution of Kohl's shows traditional chains can adapt.

News & Analysis

The Need for Speed: How US Retailers Can Keep Up

Big American retail chains are struggling to match the fast-fashion prowess of Zara and H&M but the evolution of Kohl's shows traditional chains can adapt.


Financial Markets

H&M Sales Miss Expectations Again

The Swedish retailer reported lower fiscal first-quarter sales, after warning last month that markdowns prompted by high inventories would hit earnings.

Financial Markets

H&M Sales Miss Expectations Again

The Swedish retailer reported lower fiscal first-quarter sales, after warning last month that markdowns prompted by high inventories would hit earnings.


News & Analysis

Social Goods | China's Outsourcing Experiment in Ethiopia, Selling Politics Like a Lifestyle Brand

This week, China is turning Ethiopia into a fast-fashion factory, while Millennial activists and politicians are embracing minimalist design in their merch.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | China's Outsourcing Experiment in Ethiopia, Selling Politics Like a Lifestyle Brand

This week, China is turning Ethiopia into a fast-fashion factory, while Millennial activists and politicians are embracing minimalist design in their merch.


News & Analysis

New Look Proposes to Shut 60 Stores, With 980 Jobs at Risk

After performing poorly and finding it difficult to repay its debt, the British fashion retail chain sought approval from creditors to cut staff and close stores.

News & Analysis

New Look Proposes to Shut 60 Stores, With 980 Jobs at Risk

After performing poorly and finding it difficult to repay its debt, the British fashion retail chain sought approval from creditors to cut staff and close stores.


News & Analysis

Wear Now, Pay Later: Credit Shopping Goes Digital

Fashion retailers are partnering with a new wave of fintech startups to provide interest-free payment solutions to young consumers scarred by credit cards and The Great Recession.

News & Analysis

Wear Now, Pay Later: Credit Shopping Goes Digital

Fashion retailers are partnering with a new wave of fintech startups to provide interest-free payment solutions to young consumers scarred by credit cards and The Great Recession.


News & Analysis

H&M's Stock Selloff Has Totally Redrawn Sweden's Corporate Map

After a selloff that started last year, the fashion retailer has slipped from number one to number seven.

News & Analysis

H&M's Stock Selloff Has Totally Redrawn Sweden's Corporate Map

After a selloff that started last year, the fashion retailer has slipped from number one to number seven.